Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

18. The Heart

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Anatomy & Physiology

18. The Heart

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following waves represents ventricular depolarization in the heart's electrical conduction system?

T wave

P wave

QRS complex

U wave

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Understand the heart's electrical conduction system: The heart's electrical activity is represented by different waves on an electrocardiogram (ECG). Each wave corresponds to a specific phase of the cardiac cycle.

Identify the waves: The main waves on an ECG are the P wave, QRS complex, T wave, and sometimes a U wave. Each of these waves represents different electrical events in the heart.

Define ventricular depolarization: Ventricular depolarization is the process by which the ventricles of the heart prepare to contract. This is a crucial part of the cardiac cycle as it leads to the pumping of blood out of the heart.

Match the wave to the event: The QRS complex on an ECG represents ventricular depolarization. It is characterized by a rapid sequence of deflections that correspond to the depolarization of the right and left ventricles.

Differentiate from other waves: The P wave represents atrial depolarization, the T wave represents ventricular repolarization, and the U wave, when present, is less understood but may represent repolarization of the Purkinje fibers or other late repolarization events.